New ‘Market Disruption’ track at SBC Summit Malta to decode global regulatory shifts

From Italy’s licensing overhaul to tightening regulations in the UK and the liberalisation of new markets like Finland, global gaming is entering a period of significant change.  To help operators navigate this evolving landscape, SBC Summit Malta is launching a dedicated ‘Market Disruption’ track focused on the regulatory shifts and emerging opportunities shaping the industry’s […]

Dutch regulator warns black market nearing half of gambling spend

The Dutch regulator, the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has reported that the Netherlands’ illegal sector is continuing to grow. In its latest monitoring update, KSA Chairman Michel Groothuizen said key indicators, including the number of licensees, player numbers and overall revenue in the regulated market, have remained largely unchanged compared to six months earlier.  The trend reflects […]

Romanian authority preps €5m to combat problem gambling

Romania will release a total of €5m (£4.3m) in grants to fight problem gambling through funding from the regulator, the ONJN. The funding is being released under the National Public Interest Programme ‘Conscious and Free’ under a commitment made by the ONJN and published in the Official Gazette in December 2025. Grants will come in […]

Caixa suspends Bets brand launch amid limbo in Brazil

Caixa Econômica Federal has confirmed that it has suspended its plans to launch an online gambling platform under Brazil’s Bets Law. At the close of last week, Caixa announced its decision to abandon the rollout of its online betting brand in 2026, opting instead to “monitor forthcoming developments related to federal online gambling laws”. As […]

RubyPlay launches Firerose studio for operator-specific casino games

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RubyPlay has launched Firerose, a new studio aimed at building operator-specific casino game experiences, as suppliers and operators push for more branded content to stand out in crowded markets. The company said Firerose is designed to let operators combine RubyPlay’s existing game catalogue with the studio’s technology and creative resources, using operator-led insight to shape […]

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How Online Slot Platforms Are Evolving to Meet Player Demand in 2026

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In an extremely saturated marketplace, online casino platforms face stiff competition when it comes to attracting and retaining customers. It’s no longer enough to throw welcome bonuses at players and expect them to stay beyond their first deposit. Expectations have risen, and online casinos have also had to raise the bar too, evolving to meet […]

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Bally’s Intralot in talks with evoke for a full takeover

An acquisition discussion between evoke and Bally’s Intralot has been officially confirmed to be taking place. A public disclosure by evoke, approved by the Bally’s Intralot Board, revealed that there are ongoing talks about a potential buyout of evoke’s entire issue and to be issued share capital at a price of 50 pence per share. […]